PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Graham Mantle (ranked 537 p4p, 635 weight class) and Pablo Itzpapalotltotec (ranked 71 p4p, 85 weight class). Itzpapalotltotec is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Copacabana - Barry Manilow. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Mantle
vs
Itzpapalotltotec

169 cm
22
145
6 - 1 - 0

173 cm
21
155
6 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Brooklyn Apothecary
Conviction

Brooklyn Apothecary

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Graham Mantle!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pablo Itzpapalotltotec!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Itzpapalotltotec throws out a loose jab but Mantle uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Itzpapalotltotec misses its intended target.
Mantle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Itzpapalotltotec was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mantle throws the left hand but Itzpapalotltotec avoids the punch easily.
Itzpapalotltotec looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mantle misses with an uppercut. Itzpapalotltotec saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Itzpapalotltotec misses its intended target.
Mantle lands a glancing blow to the side of Itzpapalotltotec's head.
Itzpapalotltotec looks to throw the jab but Mantle is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Mantle misses.
We've been hearing reports that Mantle has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mantle misses with an uppercut.
Mantle misses the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Mantle finds it's way through Itzpapalotltotec's defenses.
Mantle cracks a nice hook into Itzpapalotltotec's ribs.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a looping right.
It looked like Mantle was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a nice looking body shot.
Mantle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec looks to score with a jab to the body but Mantle is just out of range.
Mantle misses the shot to the body.
Mantle misses with a body punch
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a nice right hand.
Itzpapalotltotec uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mantle.
Itzpapalotltotec throws out a counter right but Mantle avoids it with no problem.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a swing at Mantle's ribcage but misses.
Mantle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mantle throws a body punch but Itzpapalotltotec moves out of range.
Mantle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Itzpapalotltotec throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Mantle to counter with a crisp jab.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mantle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Itzpapalotltotec misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mantle scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mantle ducks under a wild hook from Itzpapalotltotec.
Mantle cracks Itzpapalotltotec with a good jab.

Mantle moves into the clinch.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to get back to striking at distance but Mantle won't allow it.

Itzpapalotltotec escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mantle ducks under a wild hook from Itzpapalotltotec.
Mantle throwing a counter right hand but Itzpapalotltotec manages to avoid it.
Itzpapalotltotec lands with a right hand.
Itzpapalotltotec looks to score with a jab to the body but Mantle is just out of range.
Mantle sizes up Itzpapalotltotec with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Itzpapalotltotec lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mantle staying out of range there.
Mantle throws a hook but Itzpapalotltotec avoids it easily.
Mantle ducks under a wild hook from Itzpapalotltotec.
Nice defenses there by Itzpapalotltotec.
As Mantle backs off Itzpapalotltotec throws a huge counter combo but Mantle manages to avoid it all.
Itzpapalotltotec displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mantle throws out the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Itzpapalotltotec ducks under a wild hook from Mantle.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a lazy uppercut
and Mantle counters with a right hand to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Itzpapalotltotec slips under a jab.

Mantle closes the distance and pushes Itzpapalotltotec back into the cage.
Itzpapalotltotec has had enough of the clinch but Mantle keeps him there for the moment.
Mantle misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Graham Mantle dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Mantle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a jab to the jaw.
Itzpapalotltotec throws an off balance right hand

and Mantle moves into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mantle has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Itzpapalotltotec with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Itzpapalotltotec's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mantle misses with a punch on the inside.

Itzpapalotltotec escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Itzpapalotltotec uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mantle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantle misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Itzpapalotltotec on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mantle connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Mantle takes the fight into the clinch.
Itzpapalotltotec is trying to push Mantle away but Mantle has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec is trying to force a seperation but Mantle has the dominant position.
Itzpapalotltotec blocking some punches.

Itzpapalotltotec escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Mantle darts in and clinches Itzpapalotltotec up against the cage.
Mantle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a knee to the head.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to stall but Mantle uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mantle misses with some punches.
Itzpapalotltotec blocking some punches.
Mantle lands a nice uppercut.
Mantle blocks an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mantle.
Mantle lands with a short shot to the head.
Itzpapalotltotec looking to throw knees to the head but Mantle is blocking nicely.
Itzpapalotltotec tries a knee to the head but Mantle blocks it.
Mantle has a couple of punches blocked by Itzpapalotltotec.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to stall but Mantle uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Itzpapalotltotec is looking to control Mantle's arms but Mantle gets an underhook and turns him. Now Itzpapalotltotec has his back to the cage.
Mantle keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Itzpapalotltotec's efforts to push away.
Mantle misses with the head strike.
Itzpapalotltotec working hard to break the clinch.
Mantle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Itzpapalotltotec is trying to push Mantle away but Mantle has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A frustrated look appears on Itzpapalotltotec's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Itzpapalotltotec is trying to break the clinch but Mantle has him pressed against the cage.
Mantle managing to block the knees to the body from Itzpapalotltotec.
Mantle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Itzpapalotltotec just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mantle's brow.

Itzpapalotltotec breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Graham Mantle is winning the standup battle so far.
Mantle stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Itzpapalotltotec staying out of range there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec missing with a left hand there. Mantle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Itzpapalotltotec might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Itzpapalotltotec misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Mantle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mantle ducks right into an uppercut from Itzpapalotltotec.
Mantle cracks Itzpapalotltotec with an open hand slap.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a body shot.
Mantle is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec looks to throw the jab but Mantle is out of range.
Mantle misses with an uppercut. Itzpapalotltotec saw that one coming.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a left hand
and Itzpapalotltotec takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Itzpapalotltotec ducks under a wild hook from Mantle.

Itzpapalotltotec gets tackled into the cage by Mantle. Mantle maintains the clinch.
Mantle throws a punch but it's blocked by Itzpapalotltotec.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec is trying to break the clinch but Mantle is controlling him.
Mantle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mantle blocks it with crossed arms.
Mantle prevents a body shot from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mantle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Itzpapalotltotec backwards.
Mantle pushes Itzpapalotltotec back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Mantle.
Itzpapalotltotec tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to break the clinch but Mantle is controlling the position.
Itzpapalotltotec using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mantle has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mantle swings wildly with an uppercut but Itzpapalotltotec uses good head movement to avoid it.
Itzpapalotltotec blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mantle lands with a light punch inside.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to circle away but Mantle has him pinned against the cage.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mantle backwards.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Graham Mantle dominated that second round.
That's time! Mantle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Mantle misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Itzpapalotltotec on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Mantle drives through and clinches with Itzpapalotltotec against the cage.
Mantle throws a punch but it's blocked by Itzpapalotltotec.
Mantle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mantle misses with the head strike.
Itzpapalotltotec working hard to break the clinch.
Mantle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mantle misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mantle takes an elbow to the temple.
Mantle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Itzpapalotltotec is looking to break free of the clinch but Mantle has double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Mantle fails to land.
Mantle blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mantle throws a head punch that misses.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to break the clinch but Mantle is controlling the position.
Mantle throws a punch but it's blocked by Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to break the clinch but can't.
Itzpapalotltotec with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Itzpapalotltotec blocking some punches.
Mantle misses with a punch on the inside.
Mantle throws a head punch that misses.
Mantle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mantle scores with a shoulder strike.
Itzpapalotltotec throws an elbow but it misses.
Mantle throws a head punch that misses.
Mantle lands an uppercut.
Itzpapalotltotec has had enough of the clinch but Mantle keeps him there for the moment.
Mantle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Itzpapalotltotec blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mantle lands with a short shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mantle throws a punch but it's blocked by Itzpapalotltotec.
Mantle working aggressively here.
Mantle misses with some punches.
Itzpapalotltotec is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mantle.
Itzpapalotltotec has had enough of the clinch but Mantle keeps him there for the moment.
Itzpapalotltotec blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mantle throws a head punch that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Itzpapalotltotec can't break the clinch.
Mantle avoiding damage as Itzpapalotltotec throws knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Itzpapalotltotec just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mantle's brow.
Itzpapalotltotec taking a breather.
Mantle working aggressively here.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to break free but Mantle has control.
Mantle gets through Itzpapalotltotec's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Itzpapalotltotec is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to circle away but Mantle has him pinned against the cage.
Mantle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Itzpapalotltotec can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mantle misses with the head strike.
Itzpapalotltotec is looking to break free of the clinch but Mantle has double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Itzpapalotltotec fails to land.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to get back to striking at distance but Mantle won't allow it.
Itzpapalotltotec is trying to break the clinch but Mantle has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Mantle fails to land.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to get back to striking at distance but Mantle won't allow it.
Itzpapalotltotec blocks an uppercut.

Itzpapalotltotec breaks from the clinch.
Mantle stuns Itzpapalotltotec with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mantle throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A slow jab from Mantle misses its intended target.
Itzpapalotltotec is looking for the big counter here.
Mantle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mantle thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mantle misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Mantle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Itzpapalotltotec! But no joy.
Itzpapalotltotec on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a looping overhand right but Mantle ducks down to avoid it.
Mantle throws a right hand that Itzpapalotltotec ducks under and follows up with a left that Itzpapalotltotec also avoids with ease.
Mantle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec moves out of range as Mantle strikes.
Itzpapalotltotec looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mantle lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mantle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Itzpapalotltotec.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Graham Mantle clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Mantle ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Itzpapalotltotec walks into a straight right hand from Mantle.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with an uppercut. Mantle saw that one coming.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a body punch but Mantle moves out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec checks a leg kick nicely.
Itzpapalotltotec throws out a counter right but Mantle avoids it with no problem.
Itzpapalotltotec's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mantle connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Itzpapalotltotec scrambles back to his feet.
Itzpapalotltotec looks to land a right hand but Mantle moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itzpapalotltotec throws out a loose jab but Mantle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mantle connects with a body shot.

Itzpapalotltotec gets tackled into the cage by Mantle. Mantle maintains the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec gets through Mantle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mantle blocks an uppercut.
Mantle swings wildly with an uppercut but Itzpapalotltotec uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mantle misses with the head strike.
Itzpapalotltotec looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mantle throws a head punch that misses.
Itzpapalotltotec lands with a left to the head.
Itzpapalotltotec missing with knees to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a hook from the clinch.
Itzpapalotltotec is trying to break the clinch but Mantle is controlling him.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mantle has him pressed against the cage.
Mantle swings wildly with an uppercut but Itzpapalotltotec uses good head movement to avoid it.
Itzpapalotltotec blocking some punches.
Mantle working aggressively here.
Mantle misses with the head strike.
Itzpapalotltotec has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mantle throws a head punch that misses.
Itzpapalotltotec is trying to break the clinch but Mantle has him pressed against the cage.
Itzpapalotltotec has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mantle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Itzpapalotltotec is looking to break free of the clinch but Mantle has double underhooks.

Itzpapalotltotec manages to break the clinch.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a swing at Mantle's ribcage but misses.
Mantle misses with a right hand
and Mantle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mantle throws a big shot that misses.
Mantle misses with a hook
and Mantle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mantle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Itzpapalotltotec.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Itzpapalotltotec! But no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good exchange - Itzpapalotltotec coming out on top.
Itzpapalotltotec swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mantle has time to react.
Mantle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Graham Mantle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Mantle closes the distance and clinches.
Itzpapalotltotec is trying to force a seperation but Mantle has the dominant position.
A head punch on the inside from Mantle fails to land.
Mantle scores with a nice hook to the head.
Itzpapalotltotec blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Graham Mantle has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Itzpapalotltotec working hard to break the clinch.

Itzpapalotltotec breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Mantle gets a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Itzpapalotltotec throws an elbow but misses.
Mantle managing to block the knees to the body from Itzpapalotltotec.
A frustrated look appears on Itzpapalotltotec's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mantle prevents Itzpapalotltotec from breaking the clinch.
Itzpapalotltotec blocking some punches.
Mantle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a right hand.
Mantle throws a punch but it's blocked by Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right from Mantle on the inside.
Mantle lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mantle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mantle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Itzpapalotltotec tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mantle's elbow.
Mantle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Itzpapalotltotec backwards.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mantle backwards.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to get back to striking at distance but Mantle won't allow it.
Mantle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mantle throws a punch but it's blocked by Itzpapalotltotec.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mantle.
Mantle has a couple of punches blocked by Itzpapalotltotec.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Graham Mantle had his way with Pablo Itzpapalotltotec in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Itzpapalotltotec misses with an uppercut. Mantle saw that one coming.
Mantle works Itzpapalotltotec's body with a nice hook.
Good exchange - Itzpapalotltotec coming out on top.
Mantle misses with a hook.
Mantle looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mantle throws a lazy uppercut
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a stiff right hand.
Itzpapalotltotec thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantle throws a big shot that misses.
Itzpapalotltotec uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mantle.
A little jabbing left from Itzpapalotltotec on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Itzpapalotltotec throws an off balance right hand
and Itzpapalotltotec takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mantle swings widly with a right hand
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a straight right hand.
Mantle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Itzpapalotltotec looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a swing at Mantle's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Mantle tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mantle lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jab from Mantle.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a swing at Mantle's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Mantle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from Mantle does it's job there.
A jab from Itzpapalotltotec misses.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mantle scores with a nice right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Mantle misses.
A slow jab from Itzpapalotltotec misses its intended target.
Itzpapalotltotec throws an off balance right hand
and Mantle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Itzpapalotltotec looks to land a combination but Mantle avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mantle fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mantle throws a lazy right hand but Itzpapalotltotec sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Itzpapalotltotec swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mantle walks into a stiff left hand from Itzpapalotltotec.
Mantle throws an overhand right that lands on Itzpapalotltotec's shoulder, as Itzpapalotltotec tries to avoid the shot.
Itzpapalotltotec now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mantle missing with a left hand there. Itzpapalotltotec was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec misses the jab.
Mantle scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Itzpapalotltotec doesn't seem bothered though.
Mantle misses with a looping left.
Itzpapalotltotec swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mantle is looking to clinch.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a looping overhand right but Mantle ducks down to avoid it.
Itzpapalotltotec misses the body punch
and Itzpapalotltotec takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mantle misses with a looping left.
Mantle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with an uppercut. Mantle saw that one coming.
Nice shot lands for Mantle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mantle connects with the punch.
Itzpapalotltotec slips under a jab from Mantle.
Itzpapalotltotec swats away the attempt to clinch by Mantle.
Mantle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Itzpapalotltotec.
Mantle swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mantle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mantle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Itzpapalotltotec is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mantle with a body shot.
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mantle slips under a jab from Itzpapalotltotec.

And that's the end of the fight!
Graham Mantle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mantle has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 50:45
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 50:45
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Graham Mantle!
Graham Mantle retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Graham Mantle thanked Brooklyn Apothecary for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).